PROCEEDINGS
Vermilion Parish Library
Board of Control
February 12, 2024
Board President, Anita Levy, called the Vermilion Parish Library Board of Control meeting to order on Tuesday, February 12, 2024, at the Abbeville Library at 3:00PM. The following members were present: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux. Absent members were Jennifer Saltzman and Yolanda Broussard. Guests were Charlotte Bourg, Library Director, Amy Stelly, Business Manager, Dawn Hebert, Administrative Manager, David Bourg, and Marleen Vanosdell. The prayer was led by Meg Hebert. The pledge was led by John LeBlanc. Amy Stelly called the roll.
There were no public comments on any agenda item.
Director, Charlotte Bourg, introduced the two new board members Shane Meaux and Meg Hebert.
Board President, Anita Levy opened the floor to nominations for board president. Bridget Winters nominated Anita Levy to continue as President. On the motion of John LeBlanc and seconded by Shane Meaux the board voted unanimously to keep the current slate of officers: Anita Levy as Board President and John LeBlanc as Vice President.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jennifer Saltzman and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of John LeBlanc and seconded by Melanie Hensgens the board approved the winning bid for the Gueydan build back project to the lowest bidder, Lisco, LLC at a cost of $24,865.00 which includes all three addendums in the bid packet.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jennifer Saltzman and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of Shane Meaux and seconded by Melanie Hensgens the board voted to dispense with the reading of the past meeting minutes and to accept the previous meeting minutes as written.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jennifer Saltzman and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of John LeBlanc and seconded by Shane Meaux the board voted to approve the financial report including a budget to actual comparison as presented by Amy Stelly.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jennifer Saltzman and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of Shane Meaux and seconded by Meg Hebert the board voted to approve the amending of the 2023 budget.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jennifer Saltzman and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of Shane Meaux and seconded by Bridget Winters the board approved the Director’s Report.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jennifer Saltzman and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of John LeBlanc and seconded by Melanie Hensgens in accordance with the board bylaws the board voted to appoint Charlotte Bourg Secretary and Amy Stelly Treasurer of the Board.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jennifer Saltzman and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of John LeBlanc and seconded by Shane Meaux the board voted to remove former board member Jane Barras from the bank account signature list and to add Meg Hebert.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jennifer Saltzman and Yolanda Broussard
After discussion of the current budget on the motion of Bridget Winters and seconded by Shane Meaux the board voted to give the staff a 2-step cost of living pay increase.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jennifer Saltzman and Yolanda Broussard
After discussion of the current budget on the motion of Bridget Winters and seconded by Shane Meaux the board voted to give the director a 2-step cost of living pay increase.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jennifer Saltzman and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of John LeBlanc seconded by Shane Meaux the board approved the Public Comment Policy with changes. Charlotte Bourg, director, will make the changes and send out to the board and staff.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jennifer Saltzman and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of Shane Meaux seconded by Melanie Hensgens the board approved the Patron Suspension Policy.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jennifer Saltzman and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of John LeBlanc and seconded by Shane Meaux the board ratified the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire given by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jennifer Saltzman and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of John LeBlanc and seconded by Shane Meaux the meeting was adjourned.
Feb 20 2024
Proceedings February 12, 2024
PROCEEDINGS
Vermilion Parish Library
Board of Control
February 12, 2024
Board President, Anita Levy, called the Vermilion Parish Library Board of Control meeting to order on Tuesday, February 12, 2024, at the Abbeville Library at 3:00PM. The following members were present: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux. Absent members were Jennifer Saltzman and Yolanda Broussard. Guests were Charlotte Bourg, Library Director, Amy Stelly, Business Manager, Dawn Hebert, Administrative Manager, David Bourg, and Marleen Vanosdell. The prayer was led by Meg Hebert. The pledge was led by John LeBlanc. Amy Stelly called the roll.
There were no public comments on any agenda item.
Director, Charlotte Bourg, introduced the two new board members Shane Meaux and Meg Hebert.
Board President, Anita Levy opened the floor to nominations for board president. Bridget Winters nominated Anita Levy to continue as President. On the motion of John LeBlanc and seconded by Shane Meaux the board voted unanimously to keep the current slate of officers: Anita Levy as Board President and John LeBlanc as Vice President.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jennifer Saltzman and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of John LeBlanc and seconded by Melanie Hensgens the board approved the winning bid for the Gueydan build back project to the lowest bidder, Lisco, LLC at a cost of $24,865.00 which includes all three addendums in the bid packet.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jennifer Saltzman and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of Shane Meaux and seconded by Melanie Hensgens the board voted to dispense with the reading of the past meeting minutes and to accept the previous meeting minutes as written.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jennifer Saltzman and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of John LeBlanc and seconded by Shane Meaux the board voted to approve the financial report including a budget to actual comparison as presented by Amy Stelly.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jennifer Saltzman and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of Shane Meaux and seconded by Meg Hebert the board voted to approve the amending of the 2023 budget.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jennifer Saltzman and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of Shane Meaux and seconded by Bridget Winters the board approved the Director’s Report.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jennifer Saltzman and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of John LeBlanc and seconded by Melanie Hensgens in accordance with the board bylaws the board voted to appoint Charlotte Bourg Secretary and Amy Stelly Treasurer of the Board.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jennifer Saltzman and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of John LeBlanc and seconded by Shane Meaux the board voted to remove former board member Jane Barras from the bank account signature list and to add Meg Hebert.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jennifer Saltzman and Yolanda Broussard
After discussion of the current budget on the motion of Bridget Winters and seconded by Shane Meaux the board voted to give the staff a 2-step cost of living pay increase.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jennifer Saltzman and Yolanda Broussard
After discussion of the current budget on the motion of Bridget Winters and seconded by Shane Meaux the board voted to give the director a 2-step cost of living pay increase.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jennifer Saltzman and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of John LeBlanc seconded by Shane Meaux the board approved the Public Comment Policy with changes. Charlotte Bourg, director, will make the changes and send out to the board and staff.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jennifer Saltzman and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of Shane Meaux seconded by Melanie Hensgens the board approved the Patron Suspension Policy.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jennifer Saltzman and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of John LeBlanc and seconded by Shane Meaux the board ratified the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire given by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jennifer Saltzman and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of John LeBlanc and seconded by Shane Meaux the meeting was adjourned.